Labour rights

Striking rise in child labour amid pandemic leaves future of Indian children in jeopardyStriking rise in child labour amid pandemic leaves future of Indian children in jeopardy

Striking rise in child labour amid pandemic leaves future of Indian children in jeopardy

Pandemic has brought unprecedented conditions for people across the world, unfortunately the most adversely impacted being the poor and those…

December 12, 2020
Increased stress levels among remote workersIncreased stress levels among remote workers

Increased stress levels among remote workers

A new report published by "Unify Square" highlights breaks in stress levels among workers at different job positions and activities,…

December 10, 2020
US DOJ settles agreement with IT firm claimed of discriminating against domestic workersUS DOJ settles agreement with IT firm claimed of discriminating against domestic workers

US DOJ settles agreement with IT firm claimed of discriminating against domestic workers

A Texas based IT firm was slapped with a lawsuit for discriminating against domestic workers and hiring only temporary work…

December 10, 2020
Australian Federal Government new laws could mean big changes for casual workers rightsAustralian Federal Government new laws could mean big changes for casual workers rights

Australian Federal Government new laws could mean big changes for casual workers rights

The Australian Federal Government will present its eagerly awaited revamp of industrial relations laws motivated by the outbreak of the…

December 8, 2020
What COVID-19 frontline workers want us to knowWhat COVID-19 frontline workers want us to know

What COVID-19 frontline workers want us to know

Amnesty International published today a new report on the conditions experienced by doctors and health workers during the coronavirus pandemic.…

December 7, 2020
Google has violated US labor laws in attempt to strangle workers organizing: US labor regulatorGoogle has violated US labor laws in attempt to strangle workers organizing: US labor regulator

Google has violated US labor laws in attempt to strangle workers organizing: US labor regulator

US labor regulator, The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), has filed a complaint on Wednesday against Alphabet Inc’s Google of…

December 6, 2020
As farmers protest in India surges, it’s becoming a bigger challenge for the Modi GovernmentAs farmers protest in India surges, it’s becoming a bigger challenge for the Modi Government

As farmers protest in India surges, it’s becoming a bigger challenge for the Modi Government

The new farm bills have left farmers in India under a huge dilemma. Farmers particularly in Haryana and Punjab are…

December 4, 2020
Big firms including Coca Cola and Nike lobby against the Xinjiang forced labor bill in US CongressBig firms including Coca Cola and Nike lobby against the Xinjiang forced labor bill in US Congress

Big firms including Coca Cola and Nike lobby against the Xinjiang forced labor bill in US Congress

Major companies including Nike and Coca Cola are lobbying Congress against the forced labour bill that will ban import of…

December 2, 2020
Black Friday, Amnesty International urges Amazon to respect workers’ rightsBlack Friday, Amnesty International urges Amazon to respect workers’ rights

Black Friday, Amnesty International urges Amazon to respect workers’ rights

The Amazon company should not risk the well-being and security of its workers to meet Black Friday shopping sales, Amnesty…

November 30, 2020
Workers’ rights, a worldwide overviewWorkers’ rights, a worldwide overview

Workers’ rights, a worldwide overview

Since 1919, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has formed a system of international labor standards. These are legal tools drawn…

November 28, 2020